NY Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Some vehicles and driving professions require you to hold a commercial driver's license. The application process is similar to that of your noncommercial driver's license, however, you'll likely need to:

Have a "P" endorsement and possibly an "S" endorsement. If you're not driving students between school and home and you drive a coach bus, you don't need the "S" endorsement. See this information page for more details.

Shuttle Drivers

A commercial driver's license (CDL) is not required if you operate a hotel/courtesy shuttle van or bus that carries under 15 passengers. However, if you operate a shuttle for-hire that carries 14 passengers or less, a Class E license is required.